Saxby Chamblis Responds on Net Neutrality. Kinda.
------Original Message------
From: Saxby Chambliss
To: linuxonyeije@onyeije.net
Subject: Responding to your message
Sent: Nov 16, 2009 6:12 PM Email
Dear Dr. Onyeije:
Thank you for contacting me regarding network neutrality. I appreciate hearing from you.
The Internet is a vital communications tool for millions of Americans. The speed and ease at which information can be retrieved over the Internet is unparalleled. The applications and devices that can be used on the Internet enable families and friends to stay connected, businesses to accomplish their goals, and students to conduct research.
Net neutrality is the concept of allowing Internet service providers to block or discriminate against certain content on high-speed networks. The core disagreement regarding this concept is the question of whether the phone and cable companies that control the nation's broadband infrastructure will be able to charge for faster access to certain websites.
S. 215, the "Internet Freedom Preservation Act," was introduced during the 110thCongress and was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. This bill would have requiredthat each broadband service provider shall enable any content, application, or service made available via the Internet to be provided on a basis that is reasonable and nondiscriminatory. However, this legislation was not acted upon before the last session adjourned.
As this debate goes forward, I will work with my colleagues to ensure fair market competition and the protection of consumers.
Please contact me if I can be of assistance to you in the future. In the meantime, if you would like to receive timely e-mail alerts regarding the latest congressional actions and my weekly e-newsletter, please sign up via my web site at: www.chambliss.senate.gov.
Very truly yours, Saxby Chambliss
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SC:md
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From: Saxby Chambliss
To: linuxonyeije@onyeije.net
Subject: Responding to your message
Sent: Nov 16, 2009 6:12 PM Email
Dear Dr. Onyeije:
Thank you for contacting me regarding network neutrality. I appreciate hearing from you.
The Internet is a vital communications tool for millions of Americans. The speed and ease at which information can be retrieved over the Internet is unparalleled. The applications and devices that can be used on the Internet enable families and friends to stay connected, businesses to accomplish their goals, and students to conduct research.
Net neutrality is the concept of allowing Internet service providers to block or discriminate against certain content on high-speed networks. The core disagreement regarding this concept is the question of whether the phone and cable companies that control the nation's broadband infrastructure will be able to charge for faster access to certain websites.
S. 215, the "Internet Freedom Preservation Act," was introduced during the 110thCongress and was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. This bill would have requiredthat each broadband service provider shall enable any content, application, or service made available via the Internet to be provided on a basis that is reasonable and nondiscriminatory. However, this legislation was not acted upon before the last session adjourned.
As this debate goes forward, I will work with my colleagues to ensure fair market competition and the protection of consumers.
Please contact me if I can be of assistance to you in the future. In the meantime, if you would like to receive timely e-mail alerts regarding the latest congressional actions and my weekly e-newsletter, please sign up via my web site at: www.chambliss.senate.gov.
Very truly yours, Saxby Chambliss
A
SC:md
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